Ebisu is the god of money, the Ocean and fishing in Japan. I like his face and he is really popular here! He is part of the 7 Gods of Fortune with Hotei, God of health and abundance, Jurojin God of longetivity, Fukuikuju God of Happiness, Bishamonten, God of warriors, Benten-sama God of knowledge, arts and beauty and Daikokuten God of commerce. Every year, Ebisu is celebrated on January 9 and 10 throughout shrines in Japan. We went to see the events in Namba situated in South Osaka at Imamiya Shrine. We wanted to see the parade, which brings geishas and kabuki actors in palanquins to the shrine but we arrived to late! The parade arriving at Imamiya around 10 a.m.

Bien sur avant d’arriver au sanctuaire, nous avons croise les fameux stands de yatai, ou snacks./ Before the shrine, we passed a long line of snack stands or yatai.

While in Osaka for an appointment, I didn’t miss the chance to go to Namba and walk through the cover market, have a look at the restaurants, cafe and fashion area!I love Osaka, I recommend going there are no museumor cultural sites just watching people!